All Trade & Sourcing articles – Page 7
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News briefsFidlock unveils concept sneaker with Fidlock Winch system
On March 10, Fidlock, the German company specializing in innovative magnetic fasteners, unveiled a brand new Concept Sneaker with the innovative Fidlock Winch closure/adjustment system. The sneaker, an athletic shoe with the new Winch closure, will not be available to the public, but serve as a showcase for potential collaborations. ...
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Supply bottlenecks in German retail sector worsen again; cycling products particularly affected
According to a survey by the research institute Ifo, supply problems in German retail have worsened again in February. In February, 76.3 percent of overall retailers said they did not receive all the goods they ordered. A month earlier, the figure was 57.1 percent. The situation is particularly tight for ...
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Samsonite opens brand development and sourcing hub in Singapore
Samsonite International S.A., the parent of Gregory Mountain Products and High Sierra, announced the opening of a new brand development and sourcing hub in Singapore. The hub will allow the company to design and develop products for several of its key labels, mainly its mainstream travel luggage brands Samsonite and ...
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ArticleReview: Slide/OTS Winter trade show 2022
The British Snowsport Tradeshow happened in central England last week, on the Welsh border, to allow relatively easy travel for everyone to reach the event. Building on previous events, the exhibition had also combined with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), so those outdoor brands had a chance to demonstrate their ...
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News briefsANWR Group’s exit from Bico has no impact on Swiss Bike Profi
The exit of ANWR Group as a minority shareholder from the German bicycle trade organization Bico Zweirad Marketing GmbH has no impact on the Swiss bicycle trade organization Bike Profi. Bike Profi operates under the umbrella of ANWR-Garant Swiss AG. ANWR-Garant Swiss AG has already been operating in the bicycle ...
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News briefsEcco releases 3D printed tooling for direct injection PU soles
After extensive research into 3D-printed footwear and 3D-printed footwear tooling, Danish footwear company Ecco has announced that after three years of development, it is now ready to offer 3D-printed tooling for product development and commercial samples for the broader footwear market. The company intends to offer four different options, ranging ...
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News briefsArc’teryx commits to 80% Fair Trade-certified products by 2025
In light of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the lives of factory workers who make Arc’teryx products, the Canadian brand has decided to work to improve the well-being and protection of some 7,000 people in 10 countries where the company manufactures. “They should be able to depend on ...
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News briefsJoin Performance Days Loop on Dec. 1-2
Following the Covid-related cancellation of the physical Performance Days in Munich, The Loop allows visitors to digitally view and explore all fabric innovations for the H/W 2023/24 season, the focus topic Sustainable Nylon and the new color trends in the digital space on Dec. 1-2. In the Marketplace, visitors can ...
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News briefsUnifi reaches key sustainability milestone ahead of actual schedule
Unifi reports that it has now converted more than 30 billion used plastic bottles into its Repreve recycled fiber, which the company says is processed by more than 1,000 brands worldwide in many industries and by outdoor brands like Kathmandu, Norden, Patagonia and Planks, among others. Unifi began setting recycling ...
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News briefsGOA launches nonprofit trade association for independent U.S. retailers
The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has launched a new nonprofit trade association to share and collect data and support mid-sized, independent American outdoor retailers within the industry. The new Indie Outdoor group is open to all brands and organizations in the U.S. that serve the independent outdoor industry, including rep groups ...
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ArticleOn to make running shoes from carbon waste
Swiss sports brand On, following its IPO in New York in mid-September, has announced a shift away from petroleum-based resources with the development of a new foam material called CleanCloud™. CleanCloud is made from carbon emissions as a raw material. On is the first company in the footwear industry to ...
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News briefsThe Lycra Company launches online customer portal
The Lycra Company has launched Lycra One™, an online customer portal designed to allow brands, retailers and apparel manufacturers to connect with a global network of mills and manufacturers through one convenient platform. Lycra says that even before the pandemic hit, there was a need for a digital experience that ...
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ArticleReview: Performance Days / Functional Fabric Fair Fabric Forum Jury
…or in other words: what will be seen in a year’s time! Quite a mouthful, but having seen over 1,000 samples of curated fabric swatches over the second half of a week – the Outdoor & Sports industry should be proud that lockdown did not stop the development of fabric. ...
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News briefsFree matchmaking event with the Korea Outdoor & Sports Industry Association
The Korea Outdoor & Sports Industry Association (KOIA), one of the most active and advanced outdoor associations, organizes an online matchmaking event with European brands and distributors as part of the EU–Korean free-trade agreement. The event is a unique opportunity, as Korean companies will not be able to participate in ...
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News briefsSKS: “Made in Germany” benefits from supply bottlenecks from Asia
The opportunities for production close to the market in Europe due to supply problems from Asia are exemplified by the German bicycle parts and accessories manufacturer SKS Metaplast Scheffer-Klute GmbH (or SKS-Germany). The group has always relied on products “Made in Germany,“ and this is indeed a good selling point ...
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Article50 NGOs urge governments and companies to protect workers in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
In a joint statement to the government and employers’ organizations of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and apparel brands sourcing from those countries, over 50 organizations from around the world are urging to take immediate action to keep workers safe during the current new Covid-19 wave. In August, Bangladesh saw a ...
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ArticleEOG calls on companies to address global supply chain challenge with unity and tolerance
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has appealed for unity and tolerance in the face of the ongoing global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on supply chains. Following discussions at EOG board level, Mark Held, EOG president, issued a public statement on behalf of the association: Source: EOG Mark ...
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News briefsIntelligent warehouse robotics growing more than 20 percent annually
According to a recent fee-based study by New York-based analyst firm ABI Research, revenue from the use of robots in warehouses will exceed $51 billion by 2030. According to the report, increased order volumes and pandemic-triggered labor shortages have significantly accelerated automation in warehouses. Along with technology solutions such as ...
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News briefsHohenstein develops new method for detecting genetic modification in organic cotton
Hohenstein, a provider of textile testing and a founding member of Oeko-Tex, has developed a new quantification method specifically for genetically modified cotton. Hohenstein is one of the first labs with the capability to use DNA analysis to identify known genetic modifications and calculate their proportion in organic cotton. Stakeholders ...
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ArticleWeather chaos in China and Europe results in more supply chain disruptions
Floods in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and China have caused disruptions in supply chains. The natural disasters paralyzed road, rail and sea traffic, putting deliveries ahead of the winter holidays at risk. According to preliminary estimates, the cost of restoring railroads in European countries will be up to $4 billion. ...
